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* '''Financial abuse''': misusing an older adult’s money or property. It includes forcing an older adult to sign a document. | * '''Financial abuse''': misusing an older adult’s money or property. It includes forcing an older adult to sign a document. | ||
* '''Neglect''': not keeping an older person clean and safe. | * '''Neglect''': not keeping an older person clean and safe. | ||
* '''Sexual | * '''Sexual abuse''': forced sexual contact of any kind. | ||
* '''Psychological or emotional abuse''': actions that cause mental or emotional harm. It includes threats, verbal abuse, and humiliation. | * '''Psychological or emotional abuse''': actions that cause mental or emotional harm. It includes threats, verbal abuse, and humiliation. | ||
